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"Crumpet the Trumpet" Toots His Own Horn

Courtesy/Kristine Papillon

Credit Courtesy/Kristine Papillon
Kristine Papillon illustrates new audio book with her own paintings, featuring characters from a very musical family>

Thanks to Fort Wayne Philharmonic violinist, Kristine Papillon, there's a new children's audio book on the horizon, called "Crumpet the Trumpet."

Its purpose is to introduce young folks to the world of classical music, by way of a sweet and funny bedtime story.

The book features illustrations by the author, a soundtrack showcasing 32 musicians, and narration by Fort Wayne Philharmonic Maestro Andrew Constantine.

It will make its premiere this Sunday afternoon, when the Orchestra performs the soundtrack live at their family concert.

WBOI's Julia Meek met with Papillon earlier this week to discuss her adventures in making this melodious project come together.

  Event Information:

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Family Series Concert
@ IPFW's Auer Performance Hall, Rinehart Music Center, Fort Wayne
Sunday, January 18th, 2015
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For ticket information, visit their website:

A Fort Wayne native, Julia is a radio host, graphic artist, and community volunteer, who has contributed to NIPR both on- and off-air for forty years. Besides being WBOI's arts & culture reporter, she currently co-produces and hosts Folktales and Meet the Music.
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